http://pbskids.org/zoom

The ZOOM site's been busier than ever, with over 650,000 of you ZOOMing to the site in July.

ZOOMpresentz

Did you know that WGBH, the people who make ZOOM, also makes a bunch of other cool television shows and web sites with awesome stuff for middle schoolers, parents and teachers? ZOOM is proud to present ZOOMpresentz, a new feature on the site that will hook you up with cool online activities from WGBH. Check out the latest from the NOVA web site at: http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/presentz/

ZOOMsci Makeover

The ZOOMsci activities section contains the directions to over 70 ZOOMsci activities from the show. We recently redesigned the page with an awesome new look to help you better find the kinds of ZOOMsci activities you're looking for. Check it out and let us know what you think: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/

70's ZOOM Trivia

Did you know that the 1970's ZOOMers are now in their 30's and 40's, qualifying them for official Boomer ZOOMer status! Life after ZOOM has been very busy for many of these former ZOOMers. Here's some of their current jobs: a signmaker, playwright, doctor, train conductor, actress, air force member, percussionist, dancer and actor, doctor, Spanish interpreter, children's author, child psychiatrist and songwriter. For more on the 70's ZOOM, check out the ZOOMnostalgia features in the ZOOMtoo section of the site: http://pbskids.org/zoom/grownups/

New Survey: Tell Us About Your Pets

Do you have any pets? ZOOM wants to know about them. Check out our latest survey and tell us about the little critters in your life.

Zummer Zurvey Results Just In

Just when you thought summer was up, the ZOOM Zummer Zurvey results are in! So, now you can find out what ZOOMers did this summer and how they feel about going back to school.

You can find both the Pet & Zummer surveys at the ZOOMsurvey section of the site: http://pbskids.org/zoom/fromyou/survey/

ZOOM Marks the Spot on Your Calendar:

Now that you've spent the summer with Pablo, David, Alisa, Zoe, Jared, Lynese and Keiko, the Season II ZOOMers welcome you back to school! Starting September 11th, 2000, Alisa, Caroline, Kenny, Claudio, Jessie, Ray and Zoe are back with all the crazy ZOOMfunnies, romping ZOOMgames, tasty CafeZOOM recipes, seriously cool ZOOMsci activities and more. And we'll finish up the summer with another showing of the hilarious behind-the-scenes ZOOMspecial "The Making of ZOOM" on September 8th, 2000. As always, make sure to check with your local PBS station to confirm the 8th as your local air date for ZOOM show #141 and the week of September 11th, 2000 as your local air date for the beginning of the rebroadcast of Season II.

ZOOMwhiz Quiz:

We get hundreds of requests every week for the directions to cool things you see on the show. What is the number one requested game? Scroll down for the answer.

Blow Out Birthday Candles, Virtually!

Pssst...there's a secret party treat in the ZOOMparty section of the site. Run your cursor along the tops of the candles on the cake, then see what happens! They blow out... well, virtually! Relight them by clicking on the tops of each candle. And don't forget to mubakube uba wubish!

Take CafeZOOM Back to School

Back to school means back to school-work, so feed your brain with lots of yummy ZOOMelicious treats from CafeZOOM. Tired of the same old PB&J? ZOOMify your lunch with a ZOOMspread Sandwich. Need to satisfy the afternoon munchies? Crunch them away with the perfect ZOOMmunch, Homemade Granola Bars! And be sure to check out the other "deeeeelish" treats at CafeZOOM: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/cafe/

ZOOMspread

Here's what you will need to make it:

• a banana
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon honey

Here's what you have to do:

1. Check with a grown-up before you start this.
2. First, peel the banana.
3. Then, smash the banana in a bowl.
4. Now, take the peanut butter and mix it with the banana.
5. Add the honey and mix well.
6. Spread some on a piece of bread and enjoy.

Homemade Granola Bars

Here's what you will need to make it:

• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups quick oats
• 1 cup raisins
• greased 9"x13" baking pan
• 2 mixing bowls

Here's what you have to do:

1. Check with a grown-up before you start this.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3. Mix 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs in a bowl.
4. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 4 cups quick oats in another bowl.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones mixing it really well.
6. Then, mix in 1 cup raisins.
7. Spread mixture into a greased 9"x13" pan.
8. Press the batter down so that it's spread evenly in the pan.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Make sure you use oven mitts when taking them out of the oven.
10. Once they've cooled, you can slice them into bars.
11. Bon Appetit!

New ZOOMzone!

Do you live in or near St. Petersburg, Florida? If so, check out the newest ZOOMzone at Great Explorations, The Hands-On Museum. You can try ZOOM activities, log on to the ZOOM web site, watch ZOOM videos, and more! Visit http://pbskids.org/zoom/show/zones/ for more information.

ZOOMwhiz Quiz Revealed

If you guessed the Cup Game, give yourself a big high-five then tap, tap, tap on over to the directions. They're now in the Zany Mind Games area in the ZOOMgames section of the site. http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/games

The ZOOMlens: ZOOMing in on What You've Been Saying

Eric C., age 11 of New York, NY wrote: I think you show is cool. I like how you get other people's ideas and try it. I always watch your show and try to do all the things you do.

Garin P., age 7 of Annandale, VA wrote: I saw your show on PENNY BOATS. I floated 485 pennies. My dad and a friend helped me. I had fun! The boat had a rectangular shape, rigid diagonal keel and tall sides. I love your show!

Nicole S., age 9 of Walker wrote: I love to watch you, I watch you like almost everyday. You make great stuff. I like to send letters to people.

Nano O., age 7 of Chicago, IL wrote: Hellooooooo to all ZOOMers, I love your show. It's very good show. I watch it every single day after I come from school. It's my first time writing to u guys I never done this before so if my e-mail isn't good please forgive me. I just wanted to ask all the ZOOMers what did the banana say to the monkey? (Answer: Nothing! Bananas don't talk!)